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Jillian Michaels' Workout for Beginners

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	Step-bench & Risers

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	Fitness June 2007
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	"Best for: Back to basics. Michaels makes circuit training effective and easy to follow. I toned up, no gym required."

Jillian Michaels' Workout for Beginners

Level:		Beginner

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Upper body:		17 minutes	(47%)
Lower body:		13 minutes	(36%)
Abs:		6 minutes	(17%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)


Workout 2
Upper body:		16 minutes	(38%)
Lower body:		18 minutes	(43%)
Upper/lower:		3 minutes	(7%)
Abs:		5 minutes	(12%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Jillian Michaels
		Instructor profile

(average of 7 customer ratings)


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A two-DVD set led by a trainer from “The Biggest Loser’s” first season. You’ll shape up with an easy-to-follow series of “circuits” — alternating between fat-burning aerobics and muscle-firming toning. But this is more than just a “workout” — Jillian also wants to teach you about fitness (e.g. while you’re exercising, she explains the “hows” and “whys” of each movement). In fact, it’s filmed like an actual personal training session with Jillian. She’s one-on-one with her client, offering technique tips plus lots of bootcamp-style encouragement. The two DVDs are different. “Frontside” works the muscles in the front of your body while “Backside” targets the back-of-your-body area. Requires an X-ertube and 3 to 5 lb. dumbbells. A small, 4-inch-high “step box” is optional. No music. Includes motivational interviews with successful weight losers. ©2006. DVD has: Chapter menus, Close captions.

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Jillian Michaels' Workout for Beginners

Highly recommend this!

It's wonderful to find such a basic workout tape! At age 50 and wanting to lose about 30 pounds, I have been working out with hand weights and tubing for a couple of months, but was doing it because that's what I was told to do, not because I understood the concept behind what I was doing. With this format I am comprehending my workouts and making much more progress much more quickly. Jillian not only takes you step-by-step thru your workout, she explains why and how each move is designed to help you. It's as if you have a personal trainer in the room with you, reminding you to watch your form to prevent injury. Each circuit is broken down into easy to follow steps and before you know it, you've completed the entire workout! I've lost weight and gone down 2 sizes in a short period of time, and it hardly seems like work at all! - posted by Maureen on 5/3/2008

Great for learning correct technique

Great workout for the beginner. Jillian spends lots of time pointing out the correct form for each exercise along with the muscle group you are working out. I learned a lot from the attention to correct technique as I have injured myself doing upper body at the gym due to incorrect positioning. For the beginner it is a good starting place and not intimidating. - posted by Deborah on 12/31/2007

Excellent for beginners

I had to take a year off exercising so I needed to start over and this was the perfect set to start with. Yes, the sections are a little slow, but after the first time, you can generally follow along and work on the moves at your own pace. The time between sets was perfect for me to get a drink, too. - posted by Anita on 11/9/2007

I really like these

These are great videos for beg/int level people who are not used to weight training. Jillian provides a lot of instruction about proper form and how and why you should do the various exercises a certain way. (And, I don't mind her style at all. She's way less annoying than say Leslie Sansone.) She has a great rapport with the three exercisers who actually do the moves, all former Biggest Loser contestants. The cardio intervals are not that intense, but they keep the heartrate up somewhat (you can always increase the intensity). There are no warmup/cooldowns, but I just add my own stretches and things. Doing these 4 times a week I've lost about 8 inches in 6 weeks! - posted by CB on 8/29/2007

Very Motivating

I found these videos to be very motivating. Jillian is a little hyper on the Backside DVD, but on the Front side version, she acts more like herself. I also like the interviews and they kept separate from the workout. What I really loved is after each workout I was sore in places I normally am not, my back, quads. I gave the video 4 stars because there is no cool down/stretch routine, but this can be done on your own after. Also, more advanced movements are shown for most of the exercises. At times the pace slows down for instruction, but I keep my heart rate up by marking in place. I work also work up a good sweat with each. Note: I am a beginner and obese. - posted by Aimee on 7/25/2007

This is a great workout!

I thought Jillian was great, not annoying at all. This is an excellent workout for beginners, especially if you are just starting a strength training routine. I have been doing this workout for a few weeks now and have noticed a big difference! Give these a try and remember to use heavier weights when you want to challenge yourself as you get more advanced. Also, Jillian does give several moves in a more advanced form, so you'll get plenty of use out of these videos for a long time. - posted by Tara on 6/11/2007

I HATE these videos

I've bought many, many videos from Collage over the past 15 years, and I've loved all of them - until these. Jillian Michaels is beyond annoying,and the pace is SO slow. I did them twice, then into the garbage they went. There are a lot of great videos out there. Don't waste your money on these. - posted by Margaret on 4/24/2007

*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.

Great for Beginners!!!

I was so happy to see something from Jillian Michaels for beginners. I am a big fan of these workout videos. Thanks Jillian! - posted by Chelle on 1/17/2007

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.